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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.87, 1,887.15 and 947.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.87, 1,887.15 and 947.07 is: 1,307.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.87 : 1,887.15 = 947.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.87/1,887.15 = 947.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.87x = 1,887.15 × 947.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.87x = 1,787,263.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,263.15/1,366.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.56

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